West Virginia University at Parkersburg vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,728 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, WV (Small Suburban setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: West Virginia University at Parkersburg 17:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 26.7% lower than at West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($10,664 vs. $14,544).
• Out-of-state tuition is 79.7% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than at West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about $7,274 more per year; $16,398 vs. $9,124).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than at Simmons College of Kentucky (88% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 32.1% larger than aid received by West Virginia University at Parkersburg students ($9,873 vs. $7,472).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.